Fraser Health Authority



INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
249601
PREMISES NAME
Samosa Time
Tel: (604) 504-4343
Fax:
PREMISES ADDRESS
2 - 2630 Cedar Park Pl
Abbotsford, BC V2T 3S5
INSPECTION DATE
April 28, 2021
TIME SPENT
1.5 hours
OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Tarandeep Singh Sanghera
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
June 04, 2021
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
ACTION TAKENFOOD SAFETY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided
ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections
Comply
In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]
Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]
Yes
Yes
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]
Yes
Yes
HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 0
Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
Chlorine sanitizer in 3rd compartment of dishwashing sink measured at 0ppm as per test strips
*Corrective action: 100ppm chlorine sanitizer solution was made at the time of inspection
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 6
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Observations:
1) Personal items (water bottle, cell phone) observed on the food prep table
2) Shoes were stored next to undercounter freezer
3) Open can of catchup observed in walk-in cooler
4) Uncovered foods (samosas, sauces, cilantro, sweets) observed in walk-in cooler
5) Food cilantro, milk cartons, food containers, stored on the floor in walk-in cooler
6) Bowls were used as scoops in dry ingredients
*Corrective action
1) Ensure personal items are not stored with business items to prevent cross contamination
2) Shoes were removed at the time of inspection. Ensure shoes are stored in a designated area, eg. staff rooms to prevent cross contamination
3) Transfer ketchup into a food grade container as tin cans will rust and leak into food items
4) Cover all food items in the walk-in cooler to protect from contamination
5) Store foods at least 6 inches off the floor to protect from contamination and to facilitate cleaning
6) Do not use bowls as scoops as workers' hands may contaminate the food. Use scoop with handle and store in designated area outside the container

Corrective Action(s):

308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Sweets display cooler masured at 7C. Inquired if cooler was in defrost cycle, operator was unsure.
Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action:
Contact technician to confirm defrost cycle times or have the cooler serviced.
Violation Score:

310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation:
Disposable food prep gloves found inside sweets display case.
Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Discard used gloves. Ensure disposable gloves are only used once when handling food to prevent cross contamination.
Violation Score:

311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Observation:
New equipment (samosa sheeter) present on premises.
Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Submit a sanitation plan for the samosa sheeter. The district EHO must be contacted and a sanitation plan must be submitted for any additional pieces of equipment.
Violation Score:

312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
Observation: Observation: Small plastic chair was placed on top of a bag of onions.
Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Remove plastic chair. Ensure unnecessary items are not sotre on site.
Violation Score:

315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
Observation: Observation: No thermometer present in the undercounter freezer and display cooler.
Corrective Action(s): *Corrective action: Ensure accurate thermometers are present in all cold holding units to verify temperatures meet requirements.
Violation Score:

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered
Comments

General:
- Handwashing sinks were accessible and supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and single use paper towels
- Walk-in cooler: 4C
- Undercounter freezer: -19C
- Sweets display cooler: 7C (*see violation above)
- Sanitizer (chlorine) measured at 100ppm
- Valid FOODSAFE Level 1 certification on site
- Operator waiting deliver of health permit
- Pest control monitoring on site. No signs of pest activity observed during the inspection

COVID-19:
- Staff wearing masks
- Signage posted on the door (Masks required, maximum occupancy) *Ensure occupancy box is filled in on poster.
- Plexiglass barriers installed at POS system
- Physical distancing and masks present
- Hand sanitizer available upon entry
- Lysol wipes used for high touch surfaces

NOTE: Black garbage bags were used to store empty food containers. Do not use black garbage bags for any type of storage besides garbage. All food and supplies should be stored in food grade bags.

NOTE: No available temperature and sanitation logs. Begin documentation of temperature and sanitizer checks.

NOTE: Conduct daily health checks for workers prior to start of shift. Place a hand sanitizer bottle in the staff room.